friends. Then we drive down to Biarritz for another 2 days with friends before a cross-country tour to Nice (more friends!). A 2 day trip to perhaps Lake Garda or Lake Como (zero friends) then a sprint back to Beziers where we... (1 reply, last updated by zuriga February 28, 2005)

I have a 6' by 13' pantry lined with shelves, a 20 cu ft freezer and a 10 cu ft freezer, and a 20 cu ft fridge (all fridge, no freezer on it). We shop every two weeks and I pore over the circulars before we go so I can take... (57 replies, last updated by Sallie June 20, 2008)

LA hound here who literally just flew in this morning for work for the next 2.5 – 3 weeks. I’m scrambling, since this was so last notice (hence the lack of due diligence research that I would normally do), but am... (203 replies, last updated by wristband November 7, 2009)

and perfect for cold weather — I’m tempted now to see if I can replicate it at home (at least the soup part). My main was light, chewy priest’s collars (circular pasta) with tender circles of squid in a warm,... (2 replies, last updated by gambit50 January 23, 2008)

Which hound will be the first to report on this weeks markets? On Monday I know about City Hall, Dewey Square and Cenrtal Square and I noticed that South Boston will open next Monday. Did I miss any? I’ve added the local... (24 replies, last updated by Aromatherapy July 20, 2007)

Hi Big Apple eaters! I’m traveling to New York in the first week of September (right before the Labor Day weekend) for the US Open tournament. I also want to check out some great places to eat, so this is the list I’ve... (50 replies, last updated by FiveDanFive September 16, 2009)

I just returned from two weeks in Western Australia and we also had a long layover in Sydney. We were there overnight arriving at 7pm and leaving the next day at 9am. We didn’t venture out any farther than our hotel. The... (2 replies, last updated by memco November 9, 2006)

and a very good choice for dessert Paris Brest – A circular shaped pastry ring cut in half horizontally and filled with praline cream, topped with toasted almonds Pain Perdu – Forgotten bread (French toast) served as... (4 replies, last updated by wyf4lyf March 20, 2007)

Where are you staying? A worthy Mexican restaurant is: Babita 1823 South San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel (626) 288-7265 Here is a list of Mexican restaurants with brief reviews compiled by the LA Weekly which includes Babita:... (16 replies, last updated by Porthos October 10, 2006)

enough soup to last 3 days! To this day, I buy a lot of baked goods from the “day-old” shelf at the store. Bags of bargain, bruised produce are a superb way to save! Store sale circulars are your friend. It’s worth... (47 replies, last updated by fourunder November 20, 2009)

, blissfully changing a tire, while a hundred car freight train is bearing down on him at 80 mph, blowing its air horn full blast. What great TV! What a totally beautiful train wreck, it is so much fun seeing the bodies thrown off... (21 replies, last updated by bigmackdaddy February 22, 2009)

My husband and I eat well- but I am always trying to keep our weekly grocery bill down. If left unchecked- which it has been at times- I spend way,way too much on the two of us. I shop seperately for my children- their tastes are... (57 replies, last updated by thecountryrose June 3, 2008)

, and peaches). There are so many samples at the markets that I always use this for breakfast on market days. I counted last week and had 32 fruit samples ... quite the fruit course. Brunch- French toast with warm Santa Rosa... (53 replies, last updated by Calipoutine May 20, 2008)

think they are overrated, but crucial here) - Tapenade was moderate and didn’t leave me thinking over salted or reaching for the salt shaker - Fennel was crispy and fresh w/parsley, circular presentation and color contrast - Baby... (51 replies, last updated by uvahustla February 29, 2008)

I have downtown jury duty this week. I looked on google for an old link but I couldn’t find it. I never can. Please try yourself or just give me your suggestions. I need em. I’ll have my bike and free access to the MTA... (15 replies, last updated by Spike July 3, 2003)